Fifth-generation (5G) is the next step in the evolution of mobile communications. Mobile networks will now need to be able to support the expected growth in demand for digital content and connectivity to machines as well as be flexible for rightsizing mobile connectivity for specific industries.
5G promises to usher in a new era of the all-connected, where anyone or anything that can benefit from a mobile connection will have one. As well as the enormous impact that it will have on our daily lives and businesses, 5G will also represent an opportunity to create an agile network that can adapt to the different needs of specific vertical industries such as energy, transportation and education as well as the economy. For example, some organisations may require more capacity, increased security and reliability, or a faster response time.
Further information: Novel 5G architecture based on virtual networks